The court completed its hearing last week and is likely to pass its final order soon.
Hyderabad:
Amid the hijab controversy in Karnataka, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday said there is no ban on wearing scarves in the country and people need to understand that constitutional rights and duties are equally important.
Speaking to reporters, the Minority Affairs Minister said, “The matter is in court… There is no ban on hijab (wear) in India. It is clear… Of course, some institutions have their own discipline, dress Code and Uniform. When we talk of constitutional rights, we have to talk (understand the importance) of constitutional duties also.” However, he did not elaborate.
Earlier, Shri Naqvi, Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy and Telangana Home Minister Mohd Mahmood Ali inaugurated the 37th “Hunar Haat”.
Shri Naqvi said that “Hunar Haat”, which is “a skilful effort to empower”, artisans and craftsmen has provided employment and employment opportunities to about eight lakh artisans and craftsmen in the last seven years.
Hunar Haat has become a “credible brand” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign of “Self-reliant India” and “Vocal for Local”. Shri Naqvi said that this initiative has infused energy and enthusiasm in lakhs of families from far flung areas of the country, who are engaged in traditional arts and craftsmanship and their ancestral heritage in the markets.
In his address at the function, Kishan Reddy said that Hunar Haat is strengthening Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s campaign of ‘Make in India’, Hunar Haat with the aim of preserving and promoting the country’s traditional arts, skills and glorious heritage. an effective platform.
The hijab controversy began when six students were allegedly denied entry to the Pre-University Girls College in Karnataka’s coastal district headquarters Udupi in December last year for wearing hijab as it was against the prescribed uniform.
The girls then approached the Karnataka High Court seeking relief and on 5 February quashing the government order prohibiting students from wearing any clothes that could disturb peace, harmony and public order.
The court completed its hearing last week and is likely to pass its final order soon.
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